CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO -- 85-1620, CALCIUM METAL TURNINGS  -- -
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:85-1620, CALCIUM METAL TURNINGS
MSDS Date:09/05/2000
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-1150
Emergency Phone Num:800-227-1150 800-424-9300
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:C
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
Contract Num:MDA414-01-P-0318
CAGE:59896

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CALCIUM
CAS:7440-70-2
RTECS #:EV8040000
Minumum % Wt:90.
Maxumum % Wt:100.
OSHA PEL:NONE ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV:NONE ESTABLISHED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN. IF IN CONTACT
    WITH SKIN, WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER. EYES: MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE
    GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT. INHAL ATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO
    RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER BY NTP,
    IARC, OR PSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT.
    INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, RAISING / LOWERING
    EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: THOROUGHLY WASH
    EXPOSED AREA FOR 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. GET
    MEDICAL ATTE NTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED,
    IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER. IMMEDIATELY CALL A  PHYSICIAN
    OR POISON CONTROL CENTER. NOTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
    PERSON. INHALATION : REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING
    DIFFICULT; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED.
    KEEP PERSON WARM, QUIET, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NO DATA
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:N/DATA
Lower Limits:NO DATA
Upper Limits:NO DATA
Extinguishing Media:SMOTHER WITH DRY SODA ASH.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS VIGOROUSLY WITH WATER LIBERATING
    AND IGNITING HYDROGEN.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL
    SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. AVOID CREATING DUST. SWEEP
    OR SCOOP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.STORE IN
    COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, OR FLAME.
Other Precautions:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE WITH
    ADEQUATE VENTILATION. NIOSH APPROVED EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE WORN IF
    PELS ARE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): YES.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC, OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES SHOULD BE WORN AT
    ALL TIMES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH, AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:R2
Melt/Freeze Pt:=850.C, ######F
Vapor Pres:N/DATA
Vapor Density:1.4
Spec Gravity:1.57
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY-WHITE CRYSTALS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, HEAT ,FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF
    IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:NOT LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER BY NTP, IARC OR
    OSHA. CHRONIC EFFECTS: NONE IDENTIFIED.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:EPA WASTE NUMBERS: D003, REACTIVE WASTE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED
    WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:DESCRIPTION: CALCIUM, 4.3, UN2401, II.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312
    REPORTING: ACUTE. CALCIUM: SARA EHS SECTION 302 T[Q: NO, SARA
    SECTION 313 CHEMICALS-NAME LIST: NO, SARA SECTION 313
    CHEMICALS-CHEMICAL CATEGORY: NO. CERCLA SEC TION 103 RQ (LBS): RCRA
    SECTION 261.33: NO.
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

=======================  Other Information  =======================

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.